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This week’s guest blog is from Frank Ross, Lord Provost of Edinburgh The lights have been taken down, the Big Wheel has stopped spinning, and Edinburgh’s world-famous winter festival events have been packed away for another year. The fact the city was so bustling this winter is thanks in no small part to the continued…

We met Dan at a free food venue that our Outreach workers attended – it was immediately apparent from his demeanour and behaviour that he was struggling to remain in a crowded, busy environment. When we were able to spend some 1:1 time with Dan he explained that he takes medication for a long…

On Wednesday 12th July 2017 Cyrenians hosted a fundraiser event at The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh. With over 80 attendees, the show raised £1234.13 from ticket sales, raffle and donations. Cyrenians CEO, Ewan Aitken began the night by introducing the charity and sharing the story of a gentleman who journeyed with Cyrenains Recovery Programme….

I was privileged this week to be invited to attend the graduation event for Queen Margaret University, known to most of us as QMU, in Edinburgh’s elegant Usher Hall. I was there because of the growing partnership Cyrenians has with QMU which we value greatly. The ceremony also included the inauguration of QMU’s new Chancellor,…

Join Cyrenians at The Stand Comedy Club on Wednesday 12th July for a night packed full of laughter to warm you up for The Fringe! Our Compare for the evening is legendary Scottish comedian, Susan Morrison, with guest performances from: Keir McAllisatr, Jim Park, Wayne Mazadza & Calum MacInnes. Tickets are £10 and can be…